CalcBase is a simple base converter that converts any base-2 to base-16 number to all other bases from base-2 to base-16. Simply select the base you are converting from, enter your number, and then show the results to see the conversions. It’s that simple.

My second app, CalcBase, is almost completed. I have a few minor things to work out, but I expect to submit it to the Marketplace/Store this weekend. Expect approval and publication by early next week. I’ll post an update as soon as it’s available.

There might be a case where you need to set the background color of a button in code rather than in XAML. Or you might define a style in XAML with a particular button background color, but would like to change the background color in an event handler. For example, let’s say you created the following button in XAML:

This can be very handy when interacting with pop-ups and dialogs within your app. For example, you may have a pop-up menu that you want the user to be able to back out of using the back button. Depending on your app’s design, the standard back button action might go so far as to exit the app. By overriding the standard action, the user could close the dialog instead.